Is it safe to open SVG files in a browser?
SVG is XML and can embed scripts. This viewer runs DOMPurify before rendering so dangerous nodes are stripped. Files are not uploaded—processing is local.
Drop or paste SVG to preview with zoom and pan, inspect viewBox and element counts, and view sanitized source—nothing is uploaded.
Drag & drop SVG file or click to browse
Supports SVG files • Max 5MB
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Upload an SVG file or paste SVG code to view it here. The viewer supports zoom, pan, background changes, and metadata inspection.
SVG Viewer opens Scalable Vector Graphics in your browser with zoom, pan, metadata inspection, and DOMPurify sanitization—files stay on your device, no upload.
An SVG viewer renders XML-based vector graphics in the browser so you can inspect icons, illustrations, and UI assets at any zoom level without raster blur. This tool accepts drag-and-drop files (up to 5 MB) or pasted SVG markup, sanitizes scripts and unsafe nodes with DOMPurify, then shows a live preview with transparent/light/dark backgrounds.
Use it to verify viewBox dimensions, count path/rect/circle elements, read raw source, and download a cleaned SVG before embedding in HTML, React, or design handoff. Pair with SVG to PNG/JPG for raster exports or SVG Color Editor for fill tweaks.
Concise answers for common searches — definitions, steps, and comparisons.
SVG is XML and can embed scripts. This viewer runs DOMPurify before rendering so dangerous nodes are stripped. Files are not uploaded—processing is local.
viewBox defines the coordinate system (min-x, min-y, width, height) used to scale the drawing. A 24×24 icon often uses viewBox='0 0 24 24' even when width/height attributes differ.
Drop an .svg file or paste markup into the code area. Processing starts immediately in the browser.
Use zoom buttons or Ctrl/Cmd +/−, drag to pan, and Fit to Screen to see the full canvas.
Review width, height, viewBox, element counts, and file size in the metadata panel.
Export the cleaned file after DOMPurify removes scripts and unsafe embedded content.
Input
24×24 SVG with <path> and viewBox='0 0 24 24'Output
Rendered icon in preview + inspectable XML sourceVerify stroke/fill and viewBox before embedding inline in React or HTML.
Common real-world scenarios where this tool saves time.
Confirm viewBox and stroke paths before shipping icons in a design system or React component library.
Sanitize SVGs from email attachments or third-party downloads before opening in design tools.
Compare pasted markup with rendered output when inline SVG breaks layout or scaling.
| Approach | Scales without blur? | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| SVG viewer (this tool) | Yes—vector paths | Icons, logos, UI illustration |
| PNG/JPG preview | No—fixed pixels | Photos, screenshots |
| SVG → PNG export | Rasterize once | Slides, email, legacy CMS |
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SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is an XML vector format that scales without losing sharpness—unlike JPG or PNG raster images.
Drag and drop onto the upload zone, click to browse, or paste raw SVG code. Max file size 5 MB.
Yes. DOMPurify sanitizes markup before render. Files are processed in your browser and not uploaded to servers.
Yes—zoom controls, keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl/Cmd +/−), click-drag pan, and Fit to Screen.
Width, height, viewBox, counts of paths/rects/circles/lines/polygons, total elements, and file size.
Yes—download the sanitized version after inspection.
SVG files and pasted code are processed in your browser—they are not uploaded to EverydayTools servers.
Rendering uses sanitized DOM; metadata counts reflect parsed SVG structure.
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More free tools for the same workflow.
Free browser-based image-to-SVG converter — trace PNG or JPG images to scalable vector format. Best for flat-colour icons, logos, and simple illustrations where scalability matters. No server upload, no signup.
Free SVG to JPG converter — upload any SVG and export it as JPEG with custom quality settings and background color. Ideal for icons, illustrations, and sharing. No signup.
Free SVG to PNG converter — export SVG as PNG with custom dimensions and pixel density. Perfect for icons, logos, and web graphics. Fully browser-based, no signup required.
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Reviewed by EverydayTools Editorial Team on 2026-05-20.